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DF02 UTZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,734 mi
Last recorded153,734 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 153,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 153,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 138,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,262 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,452 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 117,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,144 miles

Brake Discs Worn

Brake Pipes Hae Been Greased

Hard Corrosion to Under body And Sills, But Not Excessive

Slight Play Ball Joint NSF

Slight play in drop link anti roll bar, OSF

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,822 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 85,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,565 miles

rear spare wheel rack screw seized

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear spare wheel rack screw seized

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,787 miles

spare wheel not in carrier

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,706 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,704 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 69,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2009 60,947 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 60,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,802 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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DF02 UTZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF02 UTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF02 UTZ registered?

DF02 UTZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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